THE BIG WIENER PARTY 2026
An over the top hot dog showdown where local teams battle through ridiculous games and tastings, with celebrity chefs adding hype and flair. A community fundraiser supporting mental health’s food and beverage industry.
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An over the top hot dog showdown with nine local teams battling through 2,500 dogs, ridiculous games, and a Royal Wiener crown at Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ. Pre party hang at Asheville Sports Club plus celebrity chef antics supporting mental health for local food and beverage workers.
An over the top hot dog showdown with nine local teams battling through 2,500 dogs, ridiculous games, and a Royal Wiener crown at Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ. Pre party hang at Asheville Sports Club plus celebrity chef antics supporting mental health for local food and beverage workers.
An over the top hot dog showdown with nine local teams battling through 2,500 dogs, ridiculous games, and a Royal Wiener crown at Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ. Pre party hang at Asheville Sports Club plus celebrity chef antics supporting mental health for local food and beverage workers.
A summertime barbecue bash centered on hot dogs and Bear’s Smokehouse favorites in a casual restaurant setting. Built for big-group mingling and laid-back afternoon party energy.
A summertime barbecue bash centered on hot dogs and Bear’s Smokehouse favorites in a casual restaurant setting. Built for big-group mingling and laid-back afternoon party energy.
A summertime barbecue bash centered on hot dogs and Bear’s Smokehouse favorites in a casual restaurant setting. Built for big-group mingling and laid-back afternoon party energy.
Late-night drag show energy pairs with a BBQ kitchen takeover serving wacky “wiener” creations during the Big Wiener Party 2026 premiere. A campy, celebratory fundraiser vibe centered on mental health support.
Late-night drag show energy pairs with a BBQ kitchen takeover serving wacky “wiener” creations during the Big Wiener Party 2026 premiere. A campy, celebratory fundraiser vibe centered on mental health support.
Late-night drag show energy pairs with a BBQ kitchen takeover serving wacky “wiener” creations during the Big Wiener Party 2026 premiere. A campy, celebratory fundraiser vibe centered on mental health support.
Chef-driven tasting festival centered on live-fire cooking and heritage-inspired barbecue, with pours of craft beer in an outdoor brewery setting. Expect a walk-around, mingle-friendly evening with multiple stations and a celebratory summer vibe.
Chef-driven tasting festival centered on live-fire cooking and heritage-inspired barbecue, with pours of craft beer in an outdoor brewery setting. Expect a walk-around, mingle-friendly evening with multiple stations and a celebratory summer vibe.
Chef-driven tasting festival centered on live-fire cooking and heritage-inspired barbecue, with pours of craft beer in an outdoor brewery setting. Expect a walk-around, mingle-friendly evening with multiple stations and a celebratory summer vibe.
A loud, riff driven heavy metal night paired with a meat forward barbecue style spread for a full dinner and show vibe. Expect a packed concert floor, big amps, and late evening bar energy.
A loud, riff driven heavy metal night paired with a meat forward barbecue style spread for a full dinner and show vibe. Expect a packed concert floor, big amps, and late evening bar energy.
A loud, riff driven heavy metal night paired with a meat forward barbecue style spread for a full dinner and show vibe. Expect a packed concert floor, big amps, and late evening bar energy.
Weekly social bicycle ride that starts and ends at a barbecue spot, with a friendly group pace geared toward conversation and community. Roll out together, then wind down with smoked meats and hangout time afterward.
Weekly social bicycle ride that starts and ends at a barbecue spot, with a friendly group pace geared toward conversation and community. Roll out together, then wind down with smoked meats and hangout time afterward.
Weekly social bicycle ride that starts and ends at a barbecue spot, with a friendly group pace geared toward conversation and community. Roll out together, then wind down with smoked meats and hangout time afterward.
A finale-night standup showdown with rapid-fire sets and a competitive pageant-style twist in a high-energy concert hall crowd. Expect big laughs, bold stage personas, and late-night bar vibes in downtown Asheville.
A finale-night standup showdown with rapid-fire sets and a competitive pageant-style twist in a high-energy concert hall crowd. Expect big laughs, bold stage personas, and late-night bar vibes in downtown Asheville.
A finale-night standup showdown with rapid-fire sets and a competitive pageant-style twist in a high-energy concert hall crowd. Expect big laughs, bold stage personas, and late-night bar vibes in downtown Asheville.
World Cup Final soccer action streams live on a big screen while you dig into smoky barbecue plates and sip cold Modelo. A high energy watch party built for cheering crowds, late night eats, and match day camaraderie.
World Cup Final soccer action streams live on a big screen while you dig into smoky barbecue plates and sip cold Modelo. A high energy watch party built for cheering crowds, late night eats, and match day camaraderie.
World Cup Final soccer action streams live on a big screen while you dig into smoky barbecue plates and sip cold Modelo. A high energy watch party built for cheering crowds, late night eats, and match day camaraderie.
An Old-School Maryland-style blue crab feast with piles of steamed crabs and communal table energy at a casual West Asheville spot. Built around a summer tradition vibe for locals who want a messy, hands-on seafood meal.
An Old-School Maryland-style blue crab feast with piles of steamed crabs and communal table energy at a casual West Asheville spot. Built around a summer tradition vibe for locals who want a messy, hands-on seafood meal.
An Old-School Maryland-style blue crab feast with piles of steamed crabs and communal table energy at a casual West Asheville spot. Built around a summer tradition vibe for locals who want a messy, hands-on seafood meal.
World Cup final soccer on big screens with a lively watch party atmosphere—crowds cheering, high stakes moments, and smoky barbecue plates. A communal game-day hangout geared for fans who want food, drinks, and shared hype.
World Cup final soccer on big screens with a lively watch party atmosphere—crowds cheering, high stakes moments, and smoky barbecue plates. A communal game-day hangout geared for fans who want food, drinks, and shared hype.
World Cup final soccer on big screens with a lively watch party atmosphere—crowds cheering, high stakes moments, and smoky barbecue plates. A communal game-day hangout geared for fans who want food, drinks, and shared hype.
A rapid-fire “best of” screening of standout shorts from the Asheville 48 Hour Film Project 2026—quick, creative, and crowd-pleasing. Watch local teams’ bite-sized films in an intimate fine art gallery setting.
A rapid-fire “best of” screening of standout shorts from the Asheville 48 Hour Film Project 2026—quick, creative, and crowd-pleasing. Watch local teams’ bite-sized films in an intimate fine art gallery setting.
A rapid-fire “best of” screening of standout shorts from the Asheville 48 Hour Film Project 2026—quick, creative, and crowd-pleasing. Watch local teams’ bite-sized films in an intimate fine art gallery setting.
An evening farmers market in Biltmore Park’s Town Square with seasonal produce, baked goods, and small-batch pantry staples alongside artisan vendors. A relaxed outdoor stroll-and-shop vibe with neighbors gathering in the plaza.
An evening farmers market in Biltmore Park’s Town Square with seasonal produce, baked goods, and small-batch pantry staples alongside artisan vendors. A relaxed outdoor stroll-and-shop vibe with neighbors gathering in the plaza.
An evening farmers market in Biltmore Park’s Town Square with seasonal produce, baked goods, and small-batch pantry staples alongside artisan vendors. A relaxed outdoor stroll-and-shop vibe with neighbors gathering in the plaza.
A festive Asheville bike parade and ride that rolls through town before regrouping at a brewery for post-ride hanging out. Expect a community-forward, cycling-advocacy vibe with playful costumes and plenty of two-wheeled camaraderie.
A festive Asheville bike parade and ride that rolls through town before regrouping at a brewery for post-ride hanging out. Expect a community-forward, cycling-advocacy vibe with playful costumes and plenty of two-wheeled camaraderie.
A festive Asheville bike parade and ride that rolls through town before regrouping at a brewery for post-ride hanging out. Expect a community-forward, cycling-advocacy vibe with playful costumes and plenty of two-wheeled camaraderie.
A high-energy beard festival with a competitive beard battle, DJ-fueled party vibes, and beard-focused vendors. Sip a bacon and bourbon flight pairing while supporting a childhood cancer fundraiser.
A high-energy beard festival with a competitive beard battle, DJ-fueled party vibes, and beard-focused vendors. Sip a bacon and bourbon flight pairing while supporting a childhood cancer fundraiser.
A high-energy beard festival with a competitive beard battle, DJ-fueled party vibes, and beard-focused vendors. Sip a bacon and bourbon flight pairing while supporting a childhood cancer fundraiser.
A relaxed Wednesday evening group bike ride rolls through Asheville streets, neighborhoods, and hidden corners, starting and ending at Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ. Return in time for weekly food specials and a post ride hang with local brewery partners.
A relaxed Wednesday evening group bike ride rolls through Asheville streets, neighborhoods, and hidden corners, starting and ending at Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ. Return in time for weekly food specials and a post ride hang with local brewery partners.
A relaxed Wednesday evening group bike ride rolls through Asheville streets, neighborhoods, and hidden corners, starting and ending at Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ. Return in time for weekly food specials and a post ride hang with local brewery partners.
A citywide comedy festival atmosphere with rotating stand up showcases and late night sets across Asheville. Expect a mix of local favorites and visiting comics, pop in pop out scheduling, and a lively crowd energy.
A citywide comedy festival atmosphere with rotating stand up showcases and late night sets across Asheville. Expect a mix of local favorites and visiting comics, pop in pop out scheduling, and a lively crowd energy.
A citywide comedy festival atmosphere with rotating stand up showcases and late night sets across Asheville. Expect a mix of local favorites and visiting comics, pop in pop out scheduling, and a lively crowd energy.
A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.
A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.
A community festival centered on love, joy, and playful connection with activities that encourage mingling and shared experiences. Expect an upbeat, inclusive atmosphere geared toward locals and visitors alike.
Cozy small-group dinner built for meeting locals and making new friends around shared plates at a downtown restaurant. Community-minded night that supports local businesses while incorporating a giving back theme and casual conversation.
Cozy small-group dinner built for meeting locals and making new friends around shared plates at a downtown restaurant. Community-minded night that supports local businesses while incorporating a giving back theme and casual conversation.
Cozy small-group dinner built for meeting locals and making new friends around shared plates at a downtown restaurant. Community-minded night that supports local businesses while incorporating a giving back theme and casual conversation.
A full-scale anniversary blowout transforms the RAD Beer Garden into a carnival-style midway with interactive attractions and a few towering surprises. Expect heavy-hitting limited beer releases and a high-energy summer party atmosphere.
A full-scale anniversary blowout transforms the RAD Beer Garden into a carnival-style midway with interactive attractions and a few towering surprises. Expect heavy-hitting limited beer releases and a high-energy summer party atmosphere.
A full-scale anniversary blowout transforms the RAD Beer Garden into a carnival-style midway with interactive attractions and a few towering surprises. Expect heavy-hitting limited beer releases and a high-energy summer party atmosphere.
Tool themed trivia spans power tools to power ballads, with rounds pulling from songs, books, movies, and history. A lively fundraiser night in a brewery taproom supporting Asheville Tool Library and community tool access.
Tool themed trivia spans power tools to power ballads, with rounds pulling from songs, books, movies, and history. A lively fundraiser night in a brewery taproom supporting Asheville Tool Library and community tool access.
Tool themed trivia spans power tools to power ballads, with rounds pulling from songs, books, movies, and history. A lively fundraiser night in a brewery taproom supporting Asheville Tool Library and community tool access.